Aumnibus Staff, Author at The AUMnibus

Sep

20

2019

Auburn University at Montgomery Presents: Voice of AUM Singing Competition

News, University

BY: Randy Dunn For those of you who enjoy singing your hearts out while driving around in the car or while just cleaning up your room on a Saturday, look no further. AUM will be hosting a singing competition. The rules are very simple: 1. Upload a video that’s longer than 1 minute to YouTube no later than noon on Sept. 27th 2. Register for the contest at www.aum.edu/voiceofaum and provide the YouTube link. 3. Vote for your favorite video to compete in a Top 10 face-off on Tuesday, October 15 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Taylor Center…

Sep

20

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Volleyball Taking On Montevallo University

News, Sports

BY: Randy Dunn The AUM Warhawks return home after being on the road for weeks. The first game back will be against the Montevallo Falcons. This will be the first time the Warhawks and Falcons will see each other this year. In 2017, the Falcons won their two matchups against the Warhawks (3-0) & (3-1), and in 2018 they met once and defeated the Warhawks (3-1). With a hot three-game winning streak, the Warhawks (6-3) plan to get revenge on the Falcons (5-4) and continue their dominance on the court. Be on the lookout for a few players for the…

Sep

19

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Contacts vs. Glasses

Opinion

BY: Kaleria Jackson I have been wearing glasses since I was six years old, and I rely on them for everything. I have also been wearing contacts since I was 14 years old. I have been relying on corrective lenses for years, and so have many other people. Most people have a hard time trying to decide which corrective lenses are better for them. There are pros and cons to wearing both contacts and glasses. Most are not mentioned when purchasing contacts or glasses. Here is a shortlist of the pros and cons of each. Contacts Pros Contacts conform to…

Sep

17

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Theatre Showcase

Theatre AUM

BY: Kaleria Jackson Theatre AUM is starting the year off by presenting the many talents of multiple students in the annual Showcase. The Showcase will be a compilation of scenes, monologues, and songs that revolve around a theme— this year’s theme is entitled, "World Tour: Acting Showcase," and it will focus on the works of international playwrights from around the globe. The Theatre Department is hosting the Showcase because it is a perfect way to get many students who are wishing to participate the chance to be involved. The Showcase also prepares students for professional auditions that occur throughout the academic…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AlienStock Festival Makes Major Changes

News

BY: Allison Singleterry AlienStock is a festival that was originally going to be held in Rachel, Nevada- the closest town to Area 51. The festival is intentionally held around the time and location of the “Storm Area 51” event. Just weeks before the festival was supposed to happen, they switched locations. AlienStock has now been moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. There was a “lack of infrastructure, planning, and risk management, along with concerns raised for the safety of the expected 10,000+ attendees.” There is no longer any affiliation between Rachel, Nevada and AlienStock. AlienStock is joining the Area 51 Celebration…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Men’s Soccer Starts New Season

Sports

BY: Allison Singleterry Auburn University at Montgomery’s men’s soccer team kicks off a new season with new Head Coach Matthew Thorne and Graduate Assistant Coach Joe White. Thorne became the head coach of the men’s soccer program back in December and is now coaching his first official season as a head coach this semester. Thorne was a graduate assistant coach at AUM back in 2007. Before coming back to AUM, Thorne coached at the University of West Alabama, where he led the team to win the conference championship four years in a row. White was hired just before the 2019…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Be Stylish, Save Money

Opinion

BY: Daaiyah Latham Finding stylish, affordable clothing can be hard sometimes. This article will give you steps and great places to shop while also keeping money in your pocket. First things first: When it comes to being fashionable, sometimes you have to “shop” out of your comfort zone. Do not be afraid to shop in places that may be non-traditional for you. Growing up, a lot of people looked down on thrift stores. Thrift stores are one of the best places to shop. Not only does the thrift store have stylish pieces to put together, but if you have a…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Student Spotlight: Theatre AUM with Kate Saylor & Tony George

Theatre AUM

BY: Allison Stewart As seniors in the AUM Theatre Department, Kate Saylor and Tony George know what it takes to succeed in college. They made it through the nerves of freshman year, the stress of sophomore year (or should I say continuous stress) and the excitement of junior year. Now, they are beginning the last chapter of their Warhawk story. The fun thing about Kate and Tony is their friendship. They both graduated from Wetumpka High School in 2016 and have been friends for over a decade. Being able to go to college together has made a positive impact on…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM’s Athletic Department Develops Students for Future

Sports

BY: Randy Dunn As AUM’s athletics season kicks off, the Athletic Department gives students the opportunity to gain confidence when it comes to their field study so once the opportunity presents itself, they will have experience and knowledge to take to their job of interest. I had the honor to interview Sports Information Director Mr. Matthew Pellegrin, and we discussed the importance of students getting the experience with AUM. I asked Mr. Pellegrin a few questions and here were his responses. Q: “How does giving students this opportunity help them graduate with experience with their field?” A: “We feel like…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Suicide Prevention

Opinion

BY: Caitlin Gallagher Did you know that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for all ages in the United States? Close to 800,000 people will commit every year—that equals to about 1 person every minute. For every suicide committed, another 20 attempts are made. That is 800,000 deaths that could have been prevented. A number that big should shock you, and hopefully it motivates you to help reduce it. Suicides are preventable. Make sure your loved ones, or even strangers, know that you are there, you care and want to help. Caring and support does not just mean…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

News, Opinion

BY: Molly Gray Did you know that September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month? There is a large chance that you did not. However, we need to remember that this is an opportunity to celebrate the Hispanic community for all the contributions they have made to the United States. According to Brannon Barragán, Spanish professor at Auburn University at Montgomery, Hispanic Heritage Month “shines a light on the social and cultural contributions that Latinos have made and continue to make, which ultimately makes us a stronger more unified nation.” As we see the importance of celebrating, it is…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Hurricane Dorian

News

Developing from a tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean on August 24 to a Category 5 hurricane on September 1, Hurricane Dorian devastated several islands and the U.S. East Coast for over a week. The current confirmed death total is at 50 with an estimated 1,300 people still unaccounted for. The hurricane reached the Bahamas right after reaching Category 5 and tore through the archipelago for two days before subsiding to a Category 2 hurricane and hitting the eastern coast of Florida. Luckily, Floridians were very receptive to the call to evacuate. While still a tropical storm, Dorian affected several…

Sep

16

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Create Your Own Vision Board

News

Are you still having trouble visualizing what you want your future to look like? Come create a vision board! On Tuesday, September 24 from 12-2 P.M. in Taylor Center room 222, there will be a Create Your Own Vision Board event where you can be inspired to clarify what you want your goals to be and what direction you want to lead your life in while in college and after graduation. You will be able to choose your own images to inspire yourself to move forward and focus on what’s important in life. The event is sponsored by the Counseling…

Sep

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Lady Warhawks Making History

News, Sports

BY: Daaiyah Latham Women’s soccer season is here for AUM Athletics. The now NCAA D-II team has kicked off their first game with a school-record on this past Thursday against Clayton State University Lakers. The women's soccer team includes head coach, Tafadzwa Ziyenge, 13 previous team players, and 13 new team members. The Orange and Black team finished the 2018 year off with a promising future. With the help of seniors Prater, Singleterry, Mendez, and Slaughter, the women’s soccer team members are upping their game for a better record than the 2019 season. Mendez had an outstanding year in 2019-she…

Sep

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

River Region Prayer Walk

News

BY: Allison Stewart Looking for a way to join hands with the community? Come participate in the 8th annual River Region Prayer Walk! It is on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8:30 a.m. at the Union Station Train Shed in Montgomery, AL. This free event is hosted by Beauty and Fire Ministries and One United Reaching (OUR) Montgomery. The River Region Prayer Walk began in 2012 to provide spiritual community involvement. The mission is to unite citizens through prayer for government officials, community leaders, education, the military, religious groups, businesses, and community individuals. This year, the walk will begin at the…

Sep

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Auburn University at Montgomery- Fall 2019 Intramurals

News, Sports

BY: Randy Dunn When it comes to diversity the game of sports brings everyone together no matter their height, weight, or skin color. AUM is having their yearly Fall Intramural season coming up, and these sports will be available: Volleyball season starts Sept. 3rd and will end Oct. 11th. Flag football season will kick off Sept. 8th and will end Dec. 1st. With college football and the NFL season right around the corner, this should be a great turn out with our student body. Frisbee golf registration runs through Sept. 17th, and the season will run from Sept. 18th through…

Sep

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AUM Volleyball Introduction

News, Sports

BY: Brandon Barker The third season of AUM’s volleyball team was officially kicked off this weekend. Big changes have happened for the program this year and it’s important to get off to a great start. The volleyball team won their first game of the season. There was a massive division switch for the Warhawks, a couple of coaching changes, and a bunch of new players added to the roster. The Warhawks have recently been granted full NCAA Division 2 membership. This was a long process that started for the Warhawks a couple of years ago. AUM is one of four…

Sep

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Learn a Beneficial Foreign Language

News

BY: Tameesha Matthews Montgomery community? Well, look no further than Alabama-Korea Education and Economic Partnership’s (A-KEEP) annual Community KSL Class. A-KEEP’s Community KSL, or Korean as a Second Language, class is the perfect opportunity for non- Korean speakers and beginner Korean speakers to learn fundamental skills to build a solid foundation in speaking the Korean language. These classes are taught by native Koreans and advanced Korean language learners. This year’s classes will be held every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the LEAD Academy building beginning October 1. The class is $130 per student. This price includes a…

Sep

11

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Never Forget 9/11

Opinion

BY: Molly Gray Today marks the 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. As we go throughout our day, we will probably act as if it is any other day of school or work. It will seem like a normal day to us. However, it is not a normal day for some people-it is a day of sorrow. Therefore, we must remember what happened on this day 18 years ago. It is possible that many of us do not remember when this day happened. I was four years old in 2001, and some of you may not have even been…

Sep

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Student-Athlete/ Faculty-Staff Meet and Greet

News, University

BY: Allison Singleterry Auburn University at Montgomery’s athletic department will host a meet and greet for the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), coaches, and other athletic staff to meet the rest of the university’s staff. The SAAC representatives serve as the liaison between their sport and the rest of athletics as well as other organizations on campus. SAAC is constantly looking for opportunities to connect with other organizations and staff on campus. This event was created to help athletics stay engaged with academics and any other faculty and staff. This event will take place in the hospitality room in the…